Resource Family Specialist I/Ii/Iii

Job summary
This position may be located in Tahlequah or Stilwell, Oklahoma.Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's largest state agency means having the opportunity to positively impact the safety and well-being of children and families for generations to come.Extensive training will be provided to new employees.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Resource Family staff provides day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities. This includes maintenance of all foster, kinship, and adoptive families.• Delivers in-home support and social work services for families applying or approved for adoption or foster care.• Provides training and consultation to foster families and other placement providers.• Completes family assessments and reassesses annually.• Reviews child's history and coordinates placement of children.• Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities.• Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.• State vehicles will be available for use to carry out the duties of the position.
Requirements
• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university; or 3 years of experience related to child welfare work; or a combination of education and experience. (for Child Welfare Specialist, Level I)• A bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify; or One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist. (for Child Welfare Specialist, Level II)• A Master's degree, OR a Bachelor's Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist, or Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist. (for Child Welfare Specialist, Level III)
Benefits
• Full State Employee Benefits• Salary incentive of an additional 5% for applicants with a Master's Degree in Social Work• On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.